Bite Sized Taco Turnovers

posted by Terrytx 09-26-98 8:35 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *

Bite-Size Taco Turnovers

Recipe By : Better Homes and Gardens
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizer Low Fat

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Bite-Size Taco Turnovers

1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup taco sauce
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 10-ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
1/4 cup shredded American or cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
1 egg
1 teaspoon water

Preheat oven to 425.

For filling, cook ground beef in a small skillet till brown. Drain off fat. Stir in taco sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Unroll pizza dough. Roll dough into a 14x10-1/2-inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 3-1/2-inch squares. Divide filling among dough squares.

Sprinkle with cheese. Brush edges with water. Lift one corner of each square and stretch dough to the opposite corner, making a triangle.

Press edges well with a fork to seal.

Arrange on a greased baking sheet. Prick with fork. Combine egg and the 1 teaspoon water; brush onto turnovers.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or till golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 12 appetizers.

Nutrition facts per appetizer: 113 calories, 4 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 202 mg sodium 12 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 7 g protein. Daily Values: 2% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 1% calcium, 6% iron.

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